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Fae
OriginSpelling variation of Fay, English
Meaning"fairy"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#3794
2025 SSA
About Fae
Fay and Faye and even Fae are back for girls, but this short form is rarely given to boys. It could make an interesting nickname for Rafael.
Fae for girls#3794 US
Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be especially attractive as a middle name option.
Pronounced FAY.
As of October 2026, Fae ranked #3794 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #683 in 1897.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,767 | 29 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,192 | 34 | 20.3 |
| 2020 | #4,587 | 29 | 17.9 |
| 2021 | #3,407 | 46 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,492 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #3,191 | 51 | 31.8 |
| 2024 | #4,216 | 34 | 21 |
| 2025 | #3,794 | 39 | 24.3 |
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